What is the environmental impact of seaplanes?
Seaplanes do not significantly impact the environment and compare favorably to conventional motorized boats in areas of air and water pollution, wakes, and disturbance of plants, wildlife, and sediments. Furthermore, according to a study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, seaplanes have no oily bilge water or sewage discharge, no underwater engine exhaust, propeller, or other underwater protrusions, and seaplanes do not generate a significant wake.
